THE OYO FORUM IN FCT ABUJA ORGANISED A GRAND RECEPTION/DINNER IN HONOUR OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY
OBA AKEEM ABIMBOLA OWOADE 1, THE ALAAFIN OF OYO
16TH May, 2025
CONTINENTAL HOTEL, ABUJA.
THE OYO FORUM IN FCT ABUJA ORGANISED A GRAND RECEPTION/DINNER IN HONOUR OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY
OBA AKEEM ABIMBOLA OWOADE 1, THE ALAAFIN OF OYO
16TH May, 2025
CONTINENTAL HOTEL, ABUJA.
By Bode Durojaiye
Alaafin Akeem Abimbola Owoade 1 : The Titan of Yorubaland with natural inner power that models values and virtues to sustain generations to come (1)
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| Alaafin Oeoade I |
But equally stands out as the best political edifice ever constructed by an African state; ancient or modern.
‘’Oyo Empire was in possession of all the land. Oyo was very fast in expansion and became one of the earliest states with a central authority system. This makes Oyo, probably the greatest of the forest states in West Africa.
At the highest of its existence, having fully developed a sophisticated internal system of government, Oyo dominated all other Yoruba kingdoms namely; Ife, Ekiti, Ijesa, Egba, Ijebu, Ondo,Sabe and Owu. It stretched into Dahomey, Togo and parts of the Ashanti in Ghana.
This achievement marked a new phase in the history of the Yoruba; for it witnessed the effective transfer of power from Ile-ife to Oyo which became the Centre of a new powerful empire with far flung cultural, political and linguistic influences..
Oyo soon became the seat of government of the Yoruba people.
Interestingly, the new identity of Oyo was diffused to all parts of Yoruba land with overwhelming adoption.
However, since ascension to the throne of his forefathers , His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye , the Alaafin of Oyo , Oba Engineer Akeem Abimbola Owoade 1, has been ruling by peaceful means, and not with force and control.
When a leader is not conflicted inside and has truly experienced pure, unconditional love, then he will be at peace.
Alaafin Owoade do not need any affirmation from the outside, nor will criticism affect him. The Paramount Ruler is in an inner state of peace, which is inner power.
This is contrary to someone who has not felt loved, secured or cared for, and steps into a position of power, such a person tends to lead from a place of control, insecurity, and fear.
Such a leader or ruler's vibration emanates from the base of his consciousness which will breed misgivings in those around him and in the people he leads or rules .
Positive or negative, our feelings spread and have an impact on the environment around us.
Consider the actions of Hitler, Stalin, Mao, Kim Jong, Idi Amin, Saddam Hussein. What inspired their acts of violence and disregard for human life?
Could they have felt the need so strongly to be in control and superior to others if they had truly felt loved and secure in who they were?
Or were the acts upon others their attempts to feel empowered and important?
As a Purveyor of authentic Yoruba traditions, Alaafin Owoade is a Monarch who puts emphasis on his own integrity, works to develop a strong ethical foundation with an understanding of Godly behaviour.
He has been living to please God with a good character and a clean conscience.
The Titan of Yorubaland is connected to a Source greater than himself, emanates the energy of bringing people together for a greater good, walks his talk, open to dialogue that can help to understand the hearts of those he rules, a great listener
who lives from a deep self-respect that inspires others to model his self-respect.
Alaafin Owoade is slow and steady and long lasting, promotes loving resolve and dispels fear, isn’t power hungry because he carries a natural inner power that models values and virtues to sustain generations to come, coupled with
great wisdom and mastering the art of sharing that wisdom with dignity and forthrightness.
Little wonder the unequaled honour accorded the Alaafin Owoade by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the State House , Aso Villa and the Oyo Forum both in Abuja.
To be continued ........
Bode Durojaiye , the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin of Oyo.
Alaafin in pictures:
By Bode Durojaiye
Alaafin Akeem Abimbola Owoade 1 : The Titan of Yorubaland with natural inner power that models values and virtues to sustain generations to come (1)
|
| Alaafin Oeoade I |
But equally stands out as the best political edifice ever constructed by an African state; ancient or modern.
‘’Oyo Empire was in possession of all the land. Oyo was very fast in expansion and became one of the earliest states with a central authority system. This makes Oyo, probably the greatest of the forest states in West Africa.
At the highest of its existence, having fully developed a sophisticated internal system of government, Oyo dominated all other Yoruba kingdoms namely; Ife, Ekiti, Ijesa, Egba, Ijebu, Ondo,Sabe and Owu. It stretched into Dahomey, Togo and parts of the Ashanti in Ghana.
This achievement marked a new phase in the history of the Yoruba; for it witnessed the effective transfer of power from Ile-ife to Oyo which became the Centre of a new powerful empire with far flung cultural, political and linguistic influences..
Oyo soon became the seat of government of the Yoruba people.
Interestingly, the new identity of Oyo was diffused to all parts of Yoruba land with overwhelming adoption.
However, since ascension to the throne of his forefathers , His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye , the Alaafin of Oyo , Oba Engineer Akeem Abimbola Owoade 1, has been ruling by peaceful means, and not with force and control.
When a leader is not conflicted inside and has truly experienced pure, unconditional love, then he will be at peace.
Alaafin Owoade do not need any affirmation from the outside, nor will criticism affect him. The Paramount Ruler is in an inner state of peace, which is inner power.
This is contrary to someone who has not felt loved, secured or cared for, and steps into a position of power, such a person tends to lead from a place of control, insecurity, and fear.
Such a leader or ruler's vibration emanates from the base of his consciousness which will breed misgivings in those around him and in the people he leads or rules .
Positive or negative, our feelings spread and have an impact on the environment around us.
Consider the actions of Hitler, Stalin, Mao, Kim Jong, Idi Amin, Saddam Hussein. What inspired their acts of violence and disregard for human life?
Could they have felt the need so strongly to be in control and superior to others if they had truly felt loved and secure in who they were?
Or were the acts upon others their attempts to feel empowered and important?
As a Purveyor of authentic Yoruba traditions, Alaafin Owoade is a Monarch who puts emphasis on his own integrity, works to develop a strong ethical foundation with an understanding of Godly behaviour.
He has been living to please God with a good character and a clean conscience.
The Titan of Yorubaland is connected to a Source greater than himself, emanates the energy of bringing people together for a greater good, walks his talk, open to dialogue that can help to understand the hearts of those he rules, a great listener
who lives from a deep self-respect that inspires others to model his self-respect.
Alaafin Owoade is slow and steady and long lasting, promotes loving resolve and dispels fear, isn’t power hungry because he carries a natural inner power that models values and virtues to sustain generations to come, coupled with
great wisdom and mastering the art of sharing that wisdom with dignity and forthrightness.
Little wonder the unequaled honour accorded the Alaafin Owoade by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the State House , Aso Villa and the Oyo Forum both in Abuja.
To be continued ........
Bode Durojaiye , the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin of Oyo.
Alaafin in pictures: